Article No

Misconduct

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

1

Examination malpractices (cheating, aiding others, copying)

Zero on the exam, test, or quiz; incident recorded in disciplinary record.

Zero for the course for that semester; student must bring parents for final counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

2

Absenteeism and tardiness

1) Verbal warning for missing two consecutive classes in a course.
 2) Verbal warning for being 5 minutes late.
 3) No make-up assessments for unjustified absences.

1) No final exam for missing four classes in a course without prior permission.
 2) No entrance if 10 minutes late; considered absent.
 3) No late entry for tests, quizzes, and finals.

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3

Verbal assault on a fellow student

Apology letter; incident recorded.

Loss of 3 points from each course; student must bring a parent/guardian for further counseling.

Suspension for one semester.

4

Fighting with a fellow student

1) Verbal and written warnings if no physical harm.
 2) Loss of 3 points from each course.
 3) One-week suspension; return with a parent/guardian.
 4) Payment of medical bills if injury occurs.

1) Two-week suspension; return with a parent/guardian.
 2) Loss of 5 points from each course.
 3) Indefinite expulsion if harm caused.
 4) One-month community service (degree dependent).

Indefinite expulsion.

5

Verbal assault on a teacher or staff

Loss of 5 points from each course; bring a parent for counseling.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion.

6

Physical assault on a teacher or staff

Indefinite expulsion.

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7

Damage to university property

1) Payment for damage; bring a parent for counseling.
 2) Loss of 3 points from each course.

Indefinite expulsion.

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8

Misuse of university facilities (computers, library, labs)

1) Verbal and written warning.
 2) Possible ban from facility use.
 3) Loss of 3 points from each course.

Suspension from the facility; bring a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion.

9

Impersonation (using another's ID, fees slip, etc.)

1) One-week suspension; written warning.
 2) Loss of 4 points from each course.

1) Bring a parent/guardian for counseling.
 2) Loss of 5 points from each course.
 3) Community service.

Indefinite expulsion.

10

Fraud and forgery (ID cards, fees slips, signatures, keys duplication)

1) Two-week suspension; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.
 2) Loss of 5 points from each course.

Indefinite expulsion.

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11

Plagiarism (in tests, assignments, etc.)

Zero on the assessment; repeat the assessment.

Zero on the assessment; no chance to repeat.

Forwarded to the university academic committee; possible expulsion.

12

Destruction of university vegetation

1) Verbal and written warning.
 2) Plant replacement.

Loss of 3 points from each course; bring a parent/guardian for counseling.

Payment for damages; suspension for one semester.

13

Poor cleanliness and personal hygiene

Verbal and written warning; bring a parent/guardian for counseling.

Required to clean premises as determined by school director/dean.

Bring a parent/guardian for counseling; loss of points from each course as determined by the director/dean.

14

Unauthorized access to university records

1) Written warning; bring a parent.
 2) Loss of 5 points from each course.

Indefinite expulsion.

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15

Unauthorized entry to university premises/facilities

Verbal and written warning.
 Possible expulsion depending on the offense degree.

One-week suspension; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion.

16

Disruptive conduct (breach of peace, interfering with university activities)

Verbal and written warning.

Two-week suspension; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.
 Loss of 5 points from each course.

Indefinite expulsion.

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Misconduct

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

17

Substance abuse (possession or use of drugs/khat on campus)

Immediate suspension for two weeks; mandatory counseling session.

Suspension for one semester; bring a parent/guardian for further counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

18

Theft of university or personal property

Suspension for two weeks; return with a parent/guardian for counseling; restitution of stolen items.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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19

Sexual harassment or misconduct

Immediate suspension for one semester; mandatory counseling; bring a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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20

Cyberbullying or online harassment

Written and verbal warning; loss of access to university IT resources for one month.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

21

Unauthorized recording or distribution of lectures/materials

Written and verbal warning; confiscation of recording devices.

Suspension for one semester; bring a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

22

Disrespectful behavior towards fellow students, faculty, or staff

Verbal and written warning; apology letter required.

Suspension for one week; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

23

Vandalism or graffiti

Written and verbal warning; restitution for damages; community service.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

24

Gambling on campus

Written and verbal warning; confiscation of gambling paraphernalia.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

25

Unauthorized gatherings or protests

Verbal and written warning; immediate dispersal of the gathering.

Suspension for two weeks; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

26

Breach of university network security

Immediate suspension for one semester; loss of access to university IT resources; return with a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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27

Misrepresentation of the university (false claims or defamation)

Written and verbal warning; public retraction/apology.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

28

Discrimination or hate speech

Written and verbal warning; mandatory sensitivity training.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

29

Unauthorized commercial activities on campus

Written and verbal warning; cessation of activities.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

30

Breach of confidentiality (sharing sensitive information)

Written and verbal warning; mandatory counseling.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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Misconduct

1st Offense

2nd Offense

3rd Offense

31

Smoking in university campus

Verbal and written warning.

Suspension for one semester, return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Suspension for one year; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

32

Violation of university policies

Verbal and written warning.

Suspension from university for one semester; bring a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from university.

33

Unauthorized selling or distribution of materials (e.g., flyers, pamphlets)

Verbal and written warning; confiscation of materials.

Suspension for two weeks; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

34

Harassment or stalking

Immediate suspension for one semester; mandatory counseling; bring a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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35

Possession of weapons or dangerous items on campus

Immediate indefinite expulsion from the university.

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36

Breach of fire safety regulations

Verbal and written warning; mandatory safety training.

Suspension for one week; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

37

Misuse of social media (posting harmful or defamatory content)

Written and verbal warning; removal of the content.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

38

Unauthorized access or use of university vehicles

Verbal and written warning; restitution for any damages.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

39

Public indecency or inappropriate behavior

Verbal and written warning; mandatory counseling.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

40

Academic dishonesty in research (falsification of data, etc.)

Zero on the project or research work; incident recorded in disciplinary record.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

41

Disrespect or non-compliance with university health and safety guidelines

Verbal and written warning.

Suspension for one week; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

42

Misconduct during university events or functions

Verbal and written warning; removal from the event.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

43

Providing false information to university authorities

Written and verbal warning; mandatory counseling.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

44

Unauthorized use of university name or logo

Verbal and written warning; cessation of use.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

45

Involvement in illegal activities (on or off campus)

Immediate suspension for one semester; mandatory counseling; bring a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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46

Bullying or intimidation

Verbal and written warning; mandatory counseling.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

47

Unauthorized construction or modification of university property

Verbal and written warning; restoration of property to original state.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

48

Participation in hazing activities

Immediate suspension for one semester; mandatory counseling; bring a parent/guardian.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

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49

Violation of copyright or intellectual property rights

Verbal and written warning; removal of infringing content.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.

50

Failure to comply with university investigation processes

Verbal and written warning.

Suspension for one semester; return with a parent/guardian for counseling.

Indefinite expulsion from the university.